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- podcast· 27:23· S2E19
“Happy Holidays from A Wine Affair Podcast” - Our Favorite Holiday Party Pours
Send a text Toasting to 2024, Cindy & Andi wrap up the year with some of their favorite party pours for the holiday season. Pop & pour the varied flavors and price-point purchases we recommend for parties, holiday dinners, gifts for friends, or whatever you need to sip & savor as we cheers to 2025. Here are the wines to find for yourself, family & friends: Château Garraud Pomerol 2016 From the right bank of Bordeaux, a fuller bodied wine with wonderful complexity and flavors of blackberry, plum preserves, cherry pie, unsmoked cigar, and earthiness. Luc Pirlet Reserve Syrah - Mourvedre From the Languedoc region in France, this medium-bodied wine presents flavors of blackberry, plum, and a little spice. Adegamae Terras de Lisboa Red Blend From the Lisboa wine region of Portugal, another medium-bodied wine with flavors of strawberry, blackberry, and floral notes. La Grand Vigne Rosé From Provence, France, this light-bodied, crisp wine pours with flavors of raspberry, citrus, and melon. Po
- podcast· 29:13· S2E18
"Winning with Repour" Our Wine Preserving Conclusion (Week 6)
Send a text Never have I ever had a wine that’s been open for over six weeks! Let alone expect the wine to still taste yummy & strong!! Cheers and wow on how surprised we both were… Tune into the full episode to hear the final details of our wine preserving experiment with our partner in wine, Repour, and the number one reason we need all our friends in the service industry to invest and pour with their amazing yet simple and effective wine stopper designed by a true chemist to preserve your wine to the very last drop! After 6+ weeks of opened wines, Cindy & Andi dive into our findings. Listen to the results and pour with us by keeping your wines fresh through your very own Repour device ordered by our special discount code AWINEAFFAIR to receive 20% off when you order at www.repour.com Andi & Cindy share what to expect as Season 2 of the podcast continues. Subscribe & pour along each week as we welcome more of our industry friends on upcoming episodes. Connect with both of us on Insta
- podcast· 29:36· S2E17
"Repour Rewards" Wine Preservation Test Results Revealed (Week 2)
Send a text How long can you get your wine to last? What if you can save it for over a week or more with a tool that cost less than $3 per stopper!? Extending the life of your wine allows you to enjoy each and every pour! Dive into Week 2 of our Repour Wine Saver test to see how long our wine will last! Listen along to hear how the experiment went and how deep we can determine the true flavors in the wines after being opened for over two weeks. Tom knows all the tricks so relisten to our interview with the creator of Repour in Episode 15: “Repouring our favorite wines & episodes with Repour” featuring Tom Lutz, creator of Repour Wine Saver . We tried them all and now you can, too! Follow our test and keep your favorite wines fresh with @repourwinesaver and our special AWINEAFFAIR promo code to receive 20% off when you order at www.repour.com This way you don’t have to stress about your wine! With so much in life, let Repour take the stress away knowing your wine will be great whenever
- podcast· 34:53· S2E16
"Reconnecting with Repour" Our Wine Preserving Experiment (Week 1)
Send a text Join us as we celebrate our 1 year of #awineaffairpodcast with Repour wine preservers - In this episode, we kick off our comparison of Repour versus the vacuum pump. Cindy @awine_affair and Andi @Pour_Atlanta both selected a fragrant & tasty red & white wine to see how long these tools can keep the wine with full flavor! Don’t miss this episode to learn more about Portugal Douro blended white, Italian Pecorino native white, Italy’s Piedmont “Nebbiolo” red, and how diverse Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon red wines can be! Follow our test and keep your favorite wines fresh with @repourwinesaver and special AWINEAFFAIR promo code to receive 20% off when you order at www.repour.com Check out our previous podcast episode interview with Tom , the creator of Repour, as he dives into his invention of this cool tool everyone should have when they’re not ready to finish the bottle but don’t want to waste a single drop! Order their product so you can pour along with us each and every episo
- podcast· 26:53· S2E15
“Repouring our favorite wines & episodes with Repour” featuring Tom Lutz, creator of Repour Wine Saver
Send a text To celebrate our one year of A Wine Affair Podcast, Andi and Cindy team up with Repour, your favorite and most effective wine saver, and their creator, Tom Lutz, to talk about their important wine preserving tool PLUS share a special A Wine Affair Podcast discount for our friends, family & fans! Listen to this week’s interview with Tom, the creator of Repour, as he dives into his invention of this cool tool everyone should have when they’re not ready to finish the bottle but don’t want to waste a single drop! Follow @repourwinesaver and visit their website for your own wine preservers at www.repour.com with a special AWINEAFFAIR promo code to receive 20% off their product so you can pour along with us each and every episode. Repour’s product preserves the wine for up to 6 weeks - One pour per 5 glasses in a bottle is saved with each use! Visit Repour and use our promo code to try your wine-preserving pack today.
- podcast· 41:07· S2E14
"Cheers to ‘Chianti in the Carolinas’" with Jay Raffaldini of Raffaldini Vineyards
Send a text Since launching his career on Wall Street the same year as Gordon Gekko’s Hollywood debut, Jay Raffaldini decided to search for his future second act while riding the ups & downs of the market. This New York City business man set his eyes on the historic but now more lesser-known wine region of North Carolina to try his passion at producing something special & unique with his goal of making the best wine possible through his “house style” of Appassimento . Not familiar with this Italian wine making method or the Italian native grapes grown at his estate? Listen to our A Wine Affair podcast episode with Raffaldini Vineyards to learn why the hot Carolina weather and Appalachian setting create a distinct foundation for his wine and AVA experience. Plus, you’ll hear more on what else they have planned for visitors & wine club members of all ages & wine preferences! Test your own Italian pronunciation, and tune in for more about Jay & Raffaldini Vineyard’s other blockbuster mome
- podcast· 42:03· S2E13
"Women in Wine - Importing sustainable wine" with Marilee Bramhall of Iola Wines
Send a text Celebrating Rosé month in August this summer, A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Marilee Bramhall, Founder of Iola Wines, a wine importer specifically focused not only on French and Italian wine, but women growers and producers creating inspiring wines in a sustainable practice. Pouring rosé from the Bandol commune of the Provence region in southern France, we learn more about the wine growers and makers Iola Wines features, plus Marilee’s story on how and why she became so passionate about what she does. Go behind the scenes of a year in the life of a wine importer and hear why Iola Wines and their producers are so special. Follow Marilee and her importing journey @iola.wines on Instagram and visit her website at iolawines.com
- podcast· 42:15· S2E12
"World of Winemaking" with Tom Payette, Winemaking Consultant
Send a text Ever wonder what goes on to create the wonderful wine found in each pour? Join A Wine Affair Podcast as we welcome Tom Payette, Winemaking Consultant, to share the insights and magic that goes into winemaking production. Learn more about the process, steps, and evolving days in the life of a winemaker. Tom talks us through the impact of oak aging and specialized winemaking techniques like sur lie, how to know when it’s time for harvest, production methods based on the grape, and how they select the final wine through the blending sessions. With three decades of winemaking experience, Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology’s Distinguished Alumnus in Industry Award, and mentorship from one of the top Bordeaux winemakers, Tom has worked with hundreds of wineries to create their own unique flavors and award-winning, signature wines. Don’t miss this week’s episode featuring Wine Business Monthly Magazine’s 2020 Wine Industry Leader recognized for his contribut
- podcast· 34:57· S2E11
"Exploring Obscure Grapes & Unknown Wines" with Jeremy Jones of The Grape Pursuit
Send a text A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Jeremy Jones, creator of The Grape Pursuit, to share his journey of trying every grape variety in the world. Jeremy is a travel and wine blogger who talks with us about grapes & wine we should know, how to find them, and how many he’s tasted so far. Find out how many grape varietals made the list and listen to our conversation to hear a little more on how you can find them to try for yourself. Follow Jeremy on The Grape Pursuit on social media @thegrapepursuit and on his wine website at thegrapepursuit.com Download his list of Grapes & Wines we want our listeners to know and start your own grape discovery journey. Tag Jeremy @thegrapepursuit to share what you found!
- podcast· 27:31· S2E10
“A Date with DuMOL” featuring Jill Davis, Brand Ambassador
Send a text A Wine Affair Podcast returns for a whimsical wine Wednesday with DuMOL Winery & Estate Vineyards. One of the reasons we love wine is the full sensory experience AND the people it brings together. With DuMOL, we find both in each and every pour. Andi first learned of DuMOL through family friends who hosted Jill on a visit back to Atlanta for a delightful DuMOL tasting at their home and immediately knew we had to reconnect to pour more of their fabulous wines. On our second season of #awineaffairpodcast Jill returns to share their special 2022 Highland Divide Pinot Noir and tell us more about the dedicated art in the production of their wines. Dive into DuMOL through this episode to learn more on their focus on location, full year seasonal attention to growth, and the many wines you can experience from their vineyards. Follow @dumolwinery on Instagram and sign up for their incredible allocations each quarter at www.dumol.com #dumoltogether #discoverdumol
- podcast· 40:58· S1E9
"Catchin' a Cab" with Allison of Cab Franc Chronicles
Send a text New year, new wine! Want to expand your wine knowledge this year and learn new grapes & wine to pour in 2024? A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Cab Franc Chronicles star, Allison, to share insights on the father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and so many more - the principal, major grape - Cabernet Franc. Find out why so many of us, like Allison, search for this single variety wine - what it tastes like, where it grows, what food it pairs with, and so on it goes! Hear about wine growing regions you may not be as familiar with and how it impacts different grapes, like Cabernet Franc, to help it grow and influence the flavors. Follow Cab Franc Chronicles @cabfrancchronicles - learn from her weekly Cabernet Franc pours through her videos on Instagram and YouTube , join her newsletter on Substack , and test your knowledge with her Wednesday quizzes- celebrating its third birthday this year! https://www.instagram.com/cabfrancchronicles/ https://www.youtube.com/@cabfrancchronicles h
- podcast· 36:58· S1E8
"Blind Tasting 101" with Kendeigh of The Grape Grind
Send a text With a background in design and master's in education, Kendeigh fell in love with the hospitality & wine world from working in restaurants and the service industry. After years in high-end, fine-dining establishments setting her foundation of wine knowledge, Kendeigh surpassed every curve life dealt her to create her own business in wine education and tasting events. Now, The Grape Grind incorporates her design mentality and educational experience for online, in-person, individual, or group tasting classes and events to remove the intimidation behind wine and encourage all interested to become more confident through her guides & resources, blind & comparative tastings, and easy to digest wine education. Taste and learn along with us as Kendeigh teaches the step-by-step process behind wine tasting, and challenge yourself to discover how to blind taste to determine the wine yourself. Download her Blind Tasting Guide here to understand each category and description to help you
- podcast· 24:45· S1E6
“The Art of Sabrage” with Master Sabreur, Harry Constantinescu, CS, CSW, CWS, CBP
Send a text Want to learn the ultimate party trick - how saber a bottle of champagne? A Wine Affair Podcast is excited to welcome Master Sabreur, Harry Constantinescu, to discuss the “The Art of Sabrage,” one of Andi’s favorite traditions experienced while Andi & Harry were a part of the opening team at the St. Regis Atlanta hotel. Hear how Harry broke world records during the 100-year Titanic anniversary soirée to recognize & remember the St. Regis’ founder, Mr. John Jacob Astor IV, who was the richest passenger aboard the Titanic, and even learn how your golf game and sabrage skill can both improve with the same technique and understanding. Harry answers our questions on the definition of “sabrage” and how to successfully perform the technique for opening a champagne bottle with a saber, used for ceremonial occasions dating back to Napoleon and the French Revolution. See more of Harry's sabrage skill on his YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@hconstantinescu + Follow along @Kn
- podcast· 25:36· S1E1
“Our First Pour” - Meet Cindy & Andi
Send a text We're excited to share our first episode introduction to A Wine Affair Podcast. Through "Our First Pour," learn more about Cindy & Andi and our adventure with wine, plus what we want to bring to the podcast wine world. Sit down, grab a glass, and join us for some good wine, conversation, and fun! Stay tuned for more from our friends in the wine industry, and connect with us on Instagram to share what you want to pour & hear next! Toast with us @awine_affair and @pour_atlanta Leave a review to share your favorite part of our show!